Junior Buyer
JUNIOR BUYER
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following outputs:
§ Identify and expedite all decoration requirements for on-site and off-site production facilities
§ Issue daily schedules for Raw Material requirements
§ Decoration stock updates for customer and sales team
§ Monitoring of slow-moving and dead stocks
§ Maintenance and management of decoration back-order report
§ Management of quality incidents with suppliers (defective stock, color variations, etc.).
§ Management of pricing with various decoration suppliers and relevant sales representatives
§ Management of artwork changeovers (depletion of old artwork before new)
§ Maintaining artwork file and register: Updating file with new artwork, removing old artwork, and ensuring that the business has two signed hard copies of each label.
§ Monitoring monthly stock levels in line with business parameters.
§ Advising Production and Planners of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products
§ Supplier OTIF reporting
To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria:
§ Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office
§ Supply Chain or Commercial Degree is essential in this role.
§ 2-3 years buying experience in an FMCG or manufacturing role
§ Excellent numeracy and planning skills
§ High attention to detail, self-discipline and a customer-focused approach
§ Analytical and logical thinker
§ Enjoys working with tight deadlines and pressure
§ Strong communication skills, networking ability
§ Ability to make tough decisions
§ Able to multitask and think on their feet
§ Have a positive “can do “attitude
Psychometric testing will be done on all shortlisted candidates
Up to 20k basic plus benefits
